Writing Systems of the World: the basics

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	"One of the best introductions; very comprehensive"

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	"No computer should be without it."

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	"A classic academic introduction"

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	"A recent academic introduction"

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	"Basic discussion, lots of illustrations"

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	"Richly illustrated; an excellent book"

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	"Encyclopaedic. A good starting point for study."

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	"A fascinating story"

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	"A fascinating biography"

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	"An interesting survey of decipherment"

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	"The story of one of the most recent decipherments"

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	"The story continued"

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	"All the basics"

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	"Back to the Fertile Crescent"

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	"Closer to home"

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	"Classical!"

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	"To whet the appetite"

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	"To sink your teeth into"

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	"Thorough and interesting"

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	"A favourite of mine"